American Implement, your local John Deere dealer, is proud to announce they have awarded an Ag TECH Sponsorship to local graduating Dodge City senior, Mark Meyer. This opportunity is for students who desire to go into the Agriculture Industry and become a certified John Deere Service Technician.
The Crisis Center of Dodge City invites the public to enjoy free walking tacos, cookies and prizes at a community appreciation luncheon from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 at Eisenhower Park, 205 Gunsmoke St.
HOP TO IT: After a two-year break due to Covid, Ladies Community Outreach invites the public to its annual Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16 on the soccer field near the YMCA.
EASTER IN THE ALLEY: A Dodge City family poses with fun and furry friends at The Alley, 2200 1st Ave., April 12. Ashlie Sanchez and Eduardo Peralta with 6-yearold Jaxson Dyer, 8-year-old Braydon Dyer, 3-year-old Tristan Peralta and 9-year-old Bryan Peralta. [PHOTO BY Whitney Hodgin/Dodge City Globe]
U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann, who represents “the big first” district of Kansas, vetted questions from locals on issues ranging from the Afghan Adjustment Act to Republican frustrations at a town hall meeting in Casey’s Cowtown April 12.
After presentations for the Dodge City High School wrestling teams and the Dodge City USD 443 school librarians on Monday, the Dodge City Board of Education voted on measures for new equipment as well as a academic strategic plan for the district moving forward.
FREE pet, feed and take pictures with real bunnies! April 16 2 to 4 p.m. Blu’s Bunnies at Village Square Mall, 2601 Central Ave., in Dodge City.
It was an offensive party for the Dodge City baseball team on Thursday in Pratt to open the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference series with the Beavers as the Conquistadors scored 38 runs on 38 hits in a pair of victories.
Congratulations is in order for Central Elementary School principal Cherry Deges and her team of educators for receiving the Challenge Award of Merit for 2021. According to Dodge City Public Schools, the Confidence in Education Task Force administers the awards for the Kansas Department of Education. Schools are recognized for making progress in student achievement despite the many challenges in school population. Central received the award for achievement and uncommon accomplishment based on Kansas math and reading assessment. Sunnyside Elementary, Northwest Elementary, and Miller Elementary were also recipients of the Challenge Award. Fred Dierksen, Superintendent of Schools; Tami Knedler, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education, and Scott Springston, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction were on hand to present the award to Central Elementary staff members. [COURTESY PHOTO]
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 •Linn Site Council Meeting - 7:30 a.m. •Ross Site Council Meeting - 11:30 a.m.